REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: a conversation with VJ Smith of MAD DADS (Men Against Destruction/Defending Against Drugs & SOcial Disorder) , a national organization begun in Minneapolis: intervening in young men of color's lives to turn them from gangs and violence towards conributing to their communities.More info:(612)822-0802 www.minneapolismaddads.org

EVENT: MON. FEB. 18, 3pm: RALLY TO REDUCE GN VIOLENCE

Mn State Capitol, St. paul (#16 bus)

New laws being state laws being presentedfor Minnesota, the community responds.